Sermons on Being A Blessing:

Big Mess. Boundless Mercy.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 16, 2013

Lessons from Manasseh’s Memoirs

You’re familiar with David, the Goliath-killer and shepherd king of Israel. You know a few things about his son, Solomon, the builder of the temple in Jerusalem and the guy who had 700 wives. But can you name any other Israelite king? Saul (the first king of Israel), and Ahab (the wicked king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Growth Through Trials

Contributed by Scottie Gray on Jun 20, 2013

God uses trials to strengthen us.

Father God we pray to you, our one and only God. We worship your Holy name. We pray a mercy seat in the middle of the sanctuary, so that you may join us with your presence, and hear our praise. We ask for your cleansing, and a desire to hide your Word in our hearts. Father God, we ask that you take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Mind On These

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To enumerate the things needed for your mind to fix on.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a mind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things needed for your mind to fix on. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:8 (Amplified Bible) For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 22, 2013

Joseph's restoration with his brothers teaches us that we can be free by forgiving those who have harmed us. In this way, Joseph is a picture of Christ - the one who forgives us and the model for the way that we should forgive others.

The year was 1996. The US would post its first ambassador to Vietnam since the N Vietnamese took control of the south in 1975. President Clinton choose as his ambassador Pete Peterson, a former congressman and US AirForce pilot. Pete had been shot down over N Vietnam 31 years earlier and was a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive Me . . . O, And You, Too Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 1, 2013

We want (maybe even expect) forgiveness from God; but when it comes to giving forgiveness, it is harder than we might think. Jesus reminds us that our receiving forgiveness hinges on our giving of it.

1. Peace Child Missionary Don Richardson who served for many years among the primitive tribes in Papua New Guinea wrote a book entitled "The Peace Child." He writes how in translating the Scriptures into the native tribesmen language, he could find no words to express how Jesus Christ came to give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Comes For His Bride Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 19, 2013

Gomer's unfaithfulness as a symbol of us, and Hosea's humility in purchasing back his bride as a symbol of Christ's humility to come and suffer for us.

The King Comes for His Bride If you are a little down, and looking for a pick-me-up, the Minor Prophets are probably not the thing to read. Usually within them are some fantastic nuggets of encouragement, and prophecies about Christ's redemption, however, most of what they have to say can be ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

The reign of Josiah gives us cause for concern today. But it also offers hope if we will turn to the Lord

Where do We go from Here? 2 Chronicles 35:1-29 Introduction The Scripture we read this morning tells us of a young king Called Josiah. He was only eight years old when he became king. The text we just read happened when Josiah was 26 years of age. Let us look further into the background of this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 35:1-29, 2 Chronicles 35:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did Nicodemus Just Get Saved? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2013

Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus demonstrated their saving faith in Jesus by their taking Jesus off the cross and burying Him.

Did Nicodemus Just Get Saved? John 19:38-42 Introduction We first met Nicodemus several months ago in chapter three in my sermon “Whoa! Man of the Night”. In this sermon that not only did Nicodemus come by night, he also left in the night. To the Apostle John, darkness is often ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lost Sheep - Luke 15

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 25, 2013

Message about winning the lost. The church should be prepared enough to be left and go out and get the lost.

Title: Lost Sheep – Ministry Theme: To show the importance of moving out and doing ministry. Text: Luke 15 Offering Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25 There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, and there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Cowardly Concessions Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

Pilate learned a difficult lesson that hopefully we can each avoid as he made “cowardly concessions”.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Cowardly Concessions” John 19:1-16 Introduction: On September 30, 1938 British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain returned to England and proudly held up a document he had signed with Adolph Hitler which he declared to promise “peace in our ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

12 Ordinary Men - Phillip Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of Phillip based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men ...read more

Scripture: John 6:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Crossing Dark Waters Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012

Jesus shows us how we can achieve spiritual victories.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Crossing Dark Waters” John 18:1-11 Introduction: December 25, 1776 and Gen. Washington had a daring plan to attack the Hessians at Trenton, NJ while they were asleep or drunk with Christmas merriment. In order to do this, they had to cross a frozen ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Of Bathsheba

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: We know King David and King Solomon but do we know the mother of King Solomon? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To study Bathsheba which leds us to the real King of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) Isaiah 9:6 (New Living

I. EXORDIUM: We know King David and King Solomon but do we know the mother of King Solomon? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To study Bathsheba which leds us to the real King of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) Isaiah 9:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For a child is born to us, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Words Of The Wise Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2013

God's wise men wrote His truths down so that we could be wise & so that we could readily share them with others.

PROVERBS 22:17–21 THE WORDS OF THE WISE [1 Timothy 1:3-12] God's wise men wrote these truths down so that we could be wise and so that we could readily share them with others(CIT). [The sayings in 22:17-24:34 were written by wise men other than Solomon, and were compiled either in his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

I Glory In God

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 10, 2013

Many people boast about their wisdom, might, or riches, but Jeremiah shares in this message the only true reason to glory. If you want to glory in anything, glory in God and proclaim His power throughout the world.

Jeremiah 9:23-24 Intro: Jeremiah was a young priest denouncing the practice of worshiping images. Jeremiah gave reason to worship the true God, His creative power and providential care. Although Jeremiah's message was strong and his faith deep in God, the people would reject his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist